Dirt Jumper
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Well, it depends on what you plan to do with it. If you're actually going to jump it and use it for urban then most DJ bikes will fit you. They are normally 16.5 or mediums. Now, if you want it for more of a trail bike that you can ride trails and DJ then you need something you can slam a long seat post onto and extend the wheelbase on that.
So, for the first one, pure DJ.
Black Market Mob
Santa Cruz Jackal
Rocky Mountain Flow DJ
and the Azonic Steelheads are all good bikes.
If you want something to ride trails on,
Santa Cruz Chameleon with a short stem and a long fork with lockout, something like a RS Pike.
Norco makes a few sweet ones,
Specialized P bikes
Giant STP bikes
I am currently building up a Sette Shadow, and I am pretty impressed with the frame from price point.
Best thing to do is just look around, do some research, and pricing. Steelheads come in various sizes, and are pretty cheap to get ahold of. Not to mention the steel frame is a bonus.
Hope that helps
So, for the first one, pure DJ.
Black Market Mob
Santa Cruz Jackal
Rocky Mountain Flow DJ
and the Azonic Steelheads are all good bikes.
If you want something to ride trails on,
Santa Cruz Chameleon with a short stem and a long fork with lockout, something like a RS Pike.
Norco makes a few sweet ones,
Specialized P bikes
Giant STP bikes
I am currently building up a Sette Shadow, and I am pretty impressed with the frame from price point.
Best thing to do is just look around, do some research, and pricing. Steelheads come in various sizes, and are pretty cheap to get ahold of. Not to mention the steel frame is a bonus.
Hope that helps
I have an older medium P3, but I'm only 5'9". I've seen big guys on them, but it sounds like they don't fit you. I had to replace the hubs and a couple or other things on mine, but it is a solid bike. I got mine in "barely used" condition, so that made the price really nice.
I agree with the Santa Cruz recommendation. I have a Bullit that has been great. I haven't ridden the Jackal, but it looks nice. There's a lot of small companies that make dirt jump frames out here. Transition is a popular company that has grown to a decent size. Cove bikes in BC is another one that comes to mind. They make some pretty burly bikes.
I agree with the Santa Cruz recommendation. I have a Bullit that has been great. I haven't ridden the Jackal, but it looks nice. There's a lot of small companies that make dirt jump frames out here. Transition is a popular company that has grown to a decent size. Cove bikes in BC is another one that comes to mind. They make some pretty burly bikes.